According to a sign at the falls:
"September 4, 1995 at about 5:30 p.m., a 400-ton rock slid from the face of upper Multnomah Falls and dropped 225 feet into the Falls upper plunge pool. Weighing as much as a school bus filled with concrete, it sent a 70-foot splash over the Benson Bridge-- drenching a wedding party."
Day 145
Multnomah Falls: The Standard Photograph
August 18th, 2010
Hey was I first??? WOW very pretty
So beautiful! Really love that bridge up there.
Better to have drenched the wedding party then to have fallen ontop of them.
My thoughts too except I thought “Better to have been drenched than squished.”
I was actualy gonna write that …but alas…..Ei you win. Thanks
Would that be considered a bad omen or good omen for your marriage? Splish splash but not squished.
According to a sign at the falls:
“September 4, 1995 at about 5:30 p.m., a 400-ton rock slid from the face of upper Multnomah Falls and dropped 225 feet into the Falls upper plunge pool. Weighing as much as a school bus filled with concrete, it sent a 70-foot splash over the Benson Bridge– drenching a wedding party.”
WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO to freakin cool!
I want to see the video of *that*.
Me, too, Barbara. A moment the bride & groom will never forget.
I guess that would have drenched anyone around there…and a little scary too…maybe a visit to the restroom for some…
Awesome picture!
I bet that falling rock was quite a surprise for the wedding party!
Holy moly, I can’t believe you’re in my neck of the woods already! Welcome to Oregon :)
Check this out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97057746@N00/?saved=1
I went there earlier this summer!
Madison what beautiful shots of the falls…. thanks for sharing!
Nothing standard about his photograph – I’d say outstanding!
dang – his = this – my poor old blurry vision
Rings bells, did I read that? These falls are beautiful in winter too, sometimes they freeze. I think. Do they?
I would think that they dont freeze because the water is always moving, just my guess
Karin, I was thinking that, too when I was looking at this photo.
Ashley, it does freeze in the winter. Not to the point that the falls stop, but it has massive ice build up and is fantastically beautiful.
You should try stopping at Voodoo Doughnut for something to eat — 22 SW Third St., Portland (downtown, just south of Burnside—ask anyone how to get there). http://voodoodoughnut.com/menu.php
I agree! That’s always on the list of “to-do’s” that I send to people who are visiting Oregon. That and Burger Ville since you can only get it in the NW.
OH-h-h-h!! Burgerville ROCKS! Sweet Potato Fries & Blackberry milkshakes!
Dang them Voodoo donuts look wickedly delicious!!!
That was on the Amazing Race wasn’t it.
Thanks for sharing that awesome menu, fellow April! Looks tasty and hilarious!
This picture is absolutely breathtaking!! What more could could you want in one picture besides a waterfall and a bridge. This is amazing!!!
Railroad tracks…maybe running behind the water! That’s what’s missing! lol
i wonder how long Matt stops for when he finds scenery this beautiful… does he stay long enough to take a picture or does he sit awhile and take in the scenery? just a thought.
So glad the wedding party just got drenched…. they say rain on your wedding day is a blessing… not sure is a wave counts… it’s a beautiful picture Matt…. one of many along this trek.
Isn’t America awesome we have a little of everything! melting pot of people too.
Wow. Just wow.
Do you suppose the marriage lasted? Sure sounds like a ‘bad omen’ to me!
I was thinking the same thing.
Welcome to Oregon Matt!!! And a picture of one of my favorite spots!! I hope we get to see you soon :)
Wow that’s one huge tall waterfall. Do you climb up to that bridge some how? It looks like one long hard climb. Beautiful falls though.
There is a trail that goes all the way to the top of the falls where there is a platform that jets out over the top of the falls. The trail is around 1.2 mls. A bit of a hike but not to bad.
I guess that marriage got off to a rocky start! At least you could get stoned after the wedding and maybe forget about the rocky start.
This is another great bridge and beautiful waterfall. I would love to hear the water falling!
Thank you, Matt!
One of my favs of all the pics (besides the mailbox collection lol)
Wow, very pretty! What sights in this state.
Peace, from Michelle in Providence
That is awesome!
This is a beautiful picture.
That water has to be very cold yet refreshing. Just ask the wedding party. :)
First time I have actually posted on the website. I have been following since day 43. It has been wonderful following the adventure.
All I can say is “wow”!
Wow! I get it was worth the walk just to see this!
Matt,I have been following your awesome adventure since week 2.Your magnificent memory maker adventure is truly been a joy to follow! For us who watched in silence with great anticipation each day,we have been awed with this adventure! We truly thank-you! We shall miss your postings,but are thankful you completed your fantastic goal!
DITTO, Christina W. ! !
What Beautiful Falls! America the Beautiful for sure!
Breathtakingly beautiful! I’m “borrowing” this.
I am very jealous (and completely amazed!) at all the photography opportunities you have had on this trip. I really hope you take advantage of it and do something with some of your best pictures, like this one. I’d buy it! So beautiful. Good job, Matt!
I was at the edge of the upper pool when this happened . It was one of the most frightening experiences of my life even now 20 years later. Still amazed we were ALL ok.